Effective Date: [5 February 2025]
Last Updated: [5 February 2025]
At Genious19 (“we,” “us,” “our”), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, improve the functionality of our website (the “Platform”), and analyze our performance. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device, store preferences, and improve your browsing experience.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Platform. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure access, and processing bookings. Without these cookies, the Platform may not function properly.
- Session management
- Security and authentication
2.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Platform by collecting information about page visits, time spent on pages, and error messages. This data is anonymous and used to improve the Platform’s functionality.
- Analyzing traffic patterns
- Identifying areas for improvement
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality, such as saving your booking details or preferred language settings.
- Remembering user preferences
- Providing personalized content
2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Displaying targeted ads
- Retargeting based on previous website visits
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Facilitate the booking process and improve user experience.
- Enhance website functionality and security.
- Analyze user behavior and website performance.
- Deliver tailored content and advertising.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on our Platform to assist with analytics, advertising, and user engagement. These third parties may include:
- Analytics Providers: To measure website traffic and usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising Partners: To deliver personalized ads and track ad performance.
Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of their respective providers.
5. Your Cookie Choices
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
5.2 Opting Out of Targeted Advertising
You can opt out of targeted advertising from major providers through industry websites such as:
- YourAdChoices
- Network Advertising Initiative
5.3 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Platform, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preferences will be saved for future visits.
6. Cookies We Use
Below is a list of cookies used on our Platform:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Maintains user session | Session (expires when browser closes) |
| preferences | Functional | Saves user preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Performance | Tracks website usage (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| ads_user_id | Targeting/Advertising | Delivers personalized ads | 6 months |
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our practices.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: genious19@yahoo.com
- Phone: 9042269350
By continuing to use our Platform, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.